Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
333 Pacific, Oceanside 1
Black Trumpet Mushroom Encrusted Lamb Sirloin
1500 Ocean at Hotel del Coronado, Coronado 4
Fig & Fennel Salad
Acqua Al 2, San Diego 8
Maccheroni alia Vodka
Addison at The Grand Del Mar, San Diego 10
Anise-Poached Pears
Baked Dover Sole with Lemon-Lime Jam & Fines Herbes
Alchemy Cultural Fare & Cocktails, San Diego 14
Pretzels with Beer Mustard
A.R. Valentien, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla 18
Grilled Romaine with Prosciutto & Burrata
Alaskan Halibut with Barigoule Vegetables
Ave 5 Restaurant & Bar, San Diego 22
Pear Chutney
Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego 24
Sansho (Szechuan Pepper) Rubbed Swordfish with Soba Noodle Salad
Bencotto Italian Kitchen, San Diego 28
Tortino di Cavolfibre (Cauliflower Soufflé)
Bice, San Diego 30
Classic Ragu Bolognese
BlueFire Grill at La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad 32
Baja Ceviche
Blueprint Cafe, San Diego 34
Chocolate Chip Brownies for a Crowd
BO-beau Kitchen + Bar, San Diego 36
Peanut Butter Brittle
Cafe 222, San Diego 38
Pumpkin Waffles
Buttery Scones
Cafe Chloe, San Diego 42
Quiche Basquaise
Carnitas' Snack Shack, San Diego 48
Beet Terrine with Balsamic Syrup
Pork Burger with Candied Bacon & Gorgonzola
Casa Guadalajara, San Diego 54
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Enchiladas de Vegetables Con Queso
Cucina Urbana, San Diego 58
Ricotta Gnudi
Cups La Jolla, La Jolla 62
Limone Ricotta Cups with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Cusp Dining & Drinks at Hotel La Jolla, La Jolla 64
Stuffed English Cucumber with Toasted Quinoa & Tzatziki
Dallmann Fine Chocolates, Del Mar 66
Lavender Sea Salt Truffles
Del Mar Rendezvous, Del Mar 70
Garlic Wok Baked Prawns
Yu Hsiang Eggplant
El Take It Easy, San Diego 74
Mackerel Wings
Finch's Bistro and Wine Bar, La Jolla 78
Kobe Burgers
First Avenue Bar & Grill, Bristol Hotel, San Diego 80
Pepper Steak with Arugula Salad & Mashed Potato Puree
Flavor Del Mar, Del Mar 83
Chicken Coconut Soup
Pickled Potatoes
Humphreys Restaurant, Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites, San Diego 86
Braised Kurobuta Pork Shank with Ginger Whipped Yams
Macadamia Cake with Warm Coconut Sauce
Isabel's Cantina, San Diego 92
Simple Peanut Sauce
Panko Shrimp
Isola Pizza Bar, San Diego 96
Polipo Grigliato Alla Isola (Grilled Octopus with Kalamata Olives, Fingerling Potatoes, Celery & Red Wine Vinegar)
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern, San Diego 100
Spicy Peel & Eat Shrimp in Beer Broth
Jsix, San Diego 103
Grilled Whole Sea Bass
Kitchen 1540, L'Auberge Del Mar, Del Mar 106
Kumamoto Oyster & Kobe Beef Tartare with Truffle Potato Chips
Seared Rare Ahi Tuna with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette, Baked Eggplant & Arugula
Kitchen 4140, San Diego 110
Braised Lamb Shanks with Caramelized Onions & Shallots
La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla 114
Endive & Frisée Salad with Citrus & Balsamic
Wild California Salmon with Preserved Lemon Spaetzle & Sweet & Sour Rhubarb Sauce
Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge, Coronado 117
Hangover Soup
Local Habit Organic Food & Craft Beer, San Diego 120
Tahini Chicken Sausage with Sautéed Kale
The Marine Room, San Diego 124
Old Vine Zinfandei Braised Colorado Lamb Osso Buco with Root Vegetables & Preserved Fruit Polenta
Market Restaurant + Bar, Del Mar 127
Cabernet Braised Beef Short Ribs & Roasted Tomato Tart with Sweet Corn & Caramelized Onion Sauté Local White Sea Bass & Sweet Corn Soufflé with Tomatillo Sauce, Shaved Fennel-Arugula Salad & Cherry Tomato Avocado Salsa
Mistral, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado 133
Romesco Sauce
Museum Cafe at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla 136
Ribolitta (Tuscan Cabbage & Bean Soup)
Mexican Shrimp & Grilled Papaya Salad
Nine-Ten, La Jolla 142
Jamaican Jerk Pork Belly with Black-Eyed Peas & Garnet Yam Puree
Port Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
Parioli Italian Bistro, Solana Beach 148
Small Shell Pasta with Tuna & Eggplant
Swordfish Involtini with Pachino Tomato Salad
The Prado at Balboa Park, San Diego 152
Spiced Szechuan Duck Breast with Blackberries, Currants, Farro, Peppercress & Blackberry Gastrique
Quality Social, San Diego 156
Mexican Chocolate Cake
Reuben Croquettes
Sabuku Sushi, San Diego 161
Red Dragon Roll
Sbicca Del Mar, Del Mar 164
Pan Roasted Halibut with Baby Zucchini, Roasted Corn & Shitake Hash & Puree of Cilantro & Parsley
Sea Rocket Bistro, San Diego 166
Fisherman's Stew
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido 168
Bahn Mi-Vietnamese Meatball Sandwich
Table 926, San Diego 172
Braised Lamb Shank with Mushroom Risotto
Tender Greens, San Diego 175
Flat Iron Steak Sandwich with Grilled Summer Vegetables
Terra American Bistro, San Diego 176
Tuna Tostada with Avocado & Mango Ratatouille
Urban Solace, San Diego 180
Cheese & Chive Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter
The Us Grant/Grant Grill, San Diego 183
Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Roasted Carnival Squash, Chestnuts & Dried Apricots
Boisson Bourgogne Cocktail
Vagabond Kitchen, South Park 186
Seafood Bouillabaisse
Waters Fine Foods & Catering, Solana Beach 188
Butternut Squash Panini
Goat Cheese Mac
Whisknladle, La Jolla 191
Radiatori with Milk Braised Lamb Shoulder, Swiss Chard & Salsa Verde Beer Braised Beef with Celery Root Mash & Gremolata
The Wine Pub, San Diego 196
Stuffed Portobellinis
Banana Caramel Bread Pudding
The WineSeller & Brasserie, San Diego 200
Pan Roasted Scallops Pork Belly Bourguignon with Glazed Vegetables & Chives
Recipe Index 202
General Index 207
About the Author 208
About the Photographer 208
